Legionnaires’ disease may be an illness you’ve never heard of, but it can quickly become a health threat to affected communities when an outbreak occurs…
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What You Need to Know About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Named for its distinctive rash on the hands, feet, face, and mouth; Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) may have a funny name, but it is no laughing matter…
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Protecting Yourself from Hepatitis A
You may be on high alert for this virus after an outbreak traced to frozen strawberries has landed hepatitis A in the news…
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The Zika Virus: 4 Things You Need to Know
The challenges from mosquito-borne illnesses seem never-ending. Amid rising fears of the Zika virus, concerned public-health officials in Latin American and Caribbean countries have begun warning citizens against becoming pregnant, and now…
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Here’s What You Need to Know About Avian Flu
Avian flu is in the news again with a recent outbreak in the United States in Canada. Don’t panic – here’s what you need to know to stay safe and healthy.
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What You Need to Know about the Measles Outbreak
Currently the United States is facing a widespread measles outbreak, which has 100 confirmed cases. Here is what you should know about this disease…
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